This deals with defendant's ability to understand what is happening at the time of trial or a related criminal proceeding.

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Competency to stand trial refers to a defendant's ability to understand the proceedings and participate in their defense, which is what the question describes. Legal insanity, diminished capacity, and the insanity defense relate to a defendant's mental state at the time of the crime, not their ability to understand or participate in trial proceedings.

This Deals with Defendant's Ability to Understand What Is Happening